No electronic viewfinder to shoot like a dLSR included (optional accessory)

No built-in image stabilization system, requires IS built into lenses

Lots of image noise in medium and high ISO images

Rather small selection of M-Mount lenses (with adapter can use all EF lenses)

Below average battery life when compared to other ILCs

Bottom Line

The Canon EOS M3 is a big step forward from the original "M" series camera. The 24.2-Megapixel imaging sensor and DIGIC 6 processor produce excellent images at lower ISO settings. Add a great collection of features and shooting modes, and you have a nice, affordable ILC. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Canon's EOS M3 is a very compact interchangeable lens camera that adds a great deal of versatility to the EOS lineup. Great for anyone looking for a more compact camera than the standard dSLR or someone looking for a secondary or travel camera with more features, control and quality than a point-n-shoot. A small collection of EF-M lenses are available along with an adapter that adds the use of all of the EF/EF-S lenses as well. A new Hybrid AF system has gone a long way since the original "M" series camera to give you the autofocus on a level with Canon's other EOS cameras.

Making the camera so user friendly is a combination of EOS controls and automatic shooting modes that make all other Canon cameras such a pleasure to use. Sporting a 24.2-Megapixel CMOS imaging sensor, powerful DIGIC 6 image processor, 3.0-inch LCD screen, built-in WiFi, and Full 1080p HD video capture, this camera has all the features that you could possibly want.

EOS M3 Features:

24.2-Megapixel CMOS sensor

DIGIC 6 image processor

EOS M-mount

3.0-inch, 1.04-million dot Tilting LCD screen

Hybrid CMOS AF III

Built-in WiFi

Creative Shooting modes with Creative Assist

Full Manual Control

Pop-up Flash unit

Full 1080p HD Video Capture with full control

4.2fps still image capture

EF to EOS M adapter to use all EF and EF-S lenses

Hot shoe for external speedlite, optional EVF or external microphone

Li-Ion Battery

SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

In the Box:

EOS M3 Camera Body

EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Battery Pack LP-E17

Battery Charger LC-E17

Neck Strap EM-200DB

USB Cable IFC-400PCU

(HDMI Cable, SD Card and Solutions Disk Not Included)

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